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Company – €2,500 Fine (Poland, 2023)
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A Polish company was fined EUR 2,500 for not reporting a data breach to the authorities and affected individuals. This ruling is crucial because it highlights the legal obligation for companies to notify about data breaches promptly. It serves as a warning for businesses to take data protection seriously.
What happened
A company failed to report a data breach to the data protection authority and affected individuals.
Who was affected
Individuals whose personal data was involved in the unreported data breach.
What the authority found
The Polish data protection authority fined the company for not complying with GDPR's breach notification requirements.
Why this matters
This case underscores the importance of timely breach reporting. Companies must have procedures in place to ensure they meet their legal obligations regarding data breaches.
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The Polish DPA has fined a company EUR 2,500 for failing to report a data breach to the DPA and data subjects.
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Fine
€3K
Details
Fine Date
12 July 2023
Authority
Urząd Ochrony Danych Osobowych
Fine Amount
€2,500
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-2053
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. Company - Poland (2023). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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